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FREE EVENT
Qesher Book Club:
Sweet Malida
Tuesday, May 26
USA, Canada 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
UK 8:00 pm / France 9:00 pm / Israel 10:00 pm
The talk will last approximately 60 minutes
About the Book
Who are the Bene Israel Jews of India? Where did they come from? How did they survive in India? A moving, multi-layered, richly sensory and informative collection of poems and short prose inspired by this ancient community which the poet herself belongs to. Using various poetic forms, the poet launches on an imaginative journey, delving into the history, especially the food and culinary customs of this small community of Indian Jews, and explores its special connection to the Prophet Elijah, while seamlessly weaving in memories, bringing to life the past and lost loved ones as well.
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About the Author
Zilka Joseph has authored six collections, and been nominated for several awards including PEN, Pushcart and the American Book Award. Her work is influenced by India and Western cultures, and her Bene Israel roots. She has been a featured reader at international literary festivals, been widely published, has appeared on NPR/Michigan Radio, and been interviewed on podcasts such as Rattlecast and Culturico. The University of Michigan awarded her a Zell Fellowship, the Michael Gutterman Prize, and the Elsie Choy Lee Scholarship. Her latest collection, Sweet Malida, was published in the US in 2024, and the international edition in 2025.
RECORDING INFORMATION
This talk will be recorded and shared with registrants the day after.
It will be available without a time limit
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